Despite that,Meghan made a statement after the queen’s deaththat reflected her admiration for the late monarch.
It was a touching affair, and King Charles III issued a statement that reflected the country’s grief.
So what did Charles inherit that skipped a potentially massive taxation?
AsForbesestimates, he gained his mother’s $500 million personal portfolio.
A 40% tax on that amount would be huge.
The rule was the same for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
For the record, the queen was the only member of the royal family who was afforded this privilege.
However, by this logic, Charles as king will get the same exception.
The travel section ofEuroNewsraised questions about the validity of British passports after the queen died.
Will passports still be valid now that there is a new monarch?
King Charles III can’t be prosecuted
King Charles III enjoys the protection known as sovereign immunity.
The official Royal website addressed this exemption when Queen Elizabeth II was sovereign.
Even though she knew she was protected, the queen made sure not to take advantage of her immunity.
Charles will be protected by the same immunity and he might be more grateful for it than his mother.
The king can claim all the swans in England … and eat them!
In current times, it is illegal to consume most swans because they are protected wildlife.
Despite the oddness of this rule, Charles still has a designated swan marker.
“Not all the swans belong to the king.
But if he wishes to claim them, he can, by the royal prerogative.”
Barber also explained the history of swans as a food source.
Prince William and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, also benefit from this royal loophole.
The exemption used to spread even further among the royal family.
Many felt that this created a superior sense of exceptionalism and that it didn’t serve the public.
The reason is that such official documents are technically issued by the monarch.
The head of roads policy for Britain’s Automobile Association, Jack Cousens, spoke to theMirrorin September 2022.
As such, Charles does not need one.
However, the exemption doesn’t extend to anyone else in the royal family.
That means Camilla is required to obtain a license, as are Charles' immediate relatives.
The royal family has long been associated with their love of cars, much like their love of horses.
Prior to this title, Charles was known as the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cornwall.
We’ve seen other cases of changed names since Charles became king.
So it might mean a revolving array of name changes, but it sure pays to be royal.
